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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 372.91 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 372.91 and 232.76 is: 347.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 372.91 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/372.91 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 372.91 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 86,797.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,797.37/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.09

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